Walid
Gender: Boy
Meaning: High, elevated, exalted
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #5382 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Wali, meaning high, elevated, exalted.
Similar names: wali, wahid, waleed, wallis, waad, wallie, wally
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Walid? About 1 in 184,917 babies born in 2025 were named Walid, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Walid
What does the name Walid mean?
Walid means “High, elevated, exalted” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Walid?
Walid has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “High, elevated, exalted”.
How popular is Walid?
Walid ranked #5208 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Walid most popular?
Walid peaked in 2017 with 38 babies registered that year.
Is Walid a boy or girl name?
Walid is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Walids in registered births are male.
Is the name Walid rising or falling in popularity?
Walid has risen 551 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5759 in 2020 to #5208 in 2025.
How long has Walid been recorded?
Walid appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1969 through 2025.